Mega projects cement UAE’s global lead

dubai — With proper planning and implementation of mega projects, the UAE has cemented its leading global position, an official has said.

Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the board of executive directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), spoke at the fifth Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) on Monday, highlighting the country’s determination in ensuring the success of its iconic global projects, including Expo 2020.

“The UAE has allocated teams and huge resources for constructing projects related to the hosting of this huge international event. The budget set for roads and transportation projects is in the order of Dh15 billion,” he said.

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, the DIPMF gathered key executives of the government and private entities to discuss project management and delve into global issues related to it.

Sustained stability and growth can be achieved only through proper planning and implementation, which are the key pillars of project management structures.” Mattar Al Tayer, director-general, RTA

“Countries today are seeking sustained stability and growth that can be achieved only through proper planning and implementation, which are the key pillars of project management structures,” said Al Tayer. The UAE, he said, is no stranger to “thoughtful planning” as this was the method through which the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan had built the country.

“Sheikh Zayed had set a role model in building nations on solid pillars . ... His vision was supported by thoughtful planning that paved the way for declaring the UAE federation.” Building on the legacy set forth by the founding father, the present leadership is “committed to developing strategies to keep pace with global advancement and trends”, Al Tayer said.

“Such strategies have to be capable of tackling challenges, such as climate change; political and economic changes; and Fourth Industrial Revolution issues.”